Our industry-oriented course curriculum is a unique hybrid of theoretical and practical aspects that ensures a collaborative learning process through interactive sessions with film industry experts, and hands-on experience of practicing the craft on a regular basis.
Our students also undergo rigorous study in several co-curricular studies like Film Appreciation, International Art Literature Culture, Production Design & Music.
Degree courses in Filmmaking are accredited by the Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development.
Department Overview
Ashwini Kaul
Head of Department
Cinematography
Krishhnamurthy
Faculty
Chandrashekar Iyer
Faculty
Manoj Peter
Faculty
Sanjana Oswal
Faculty
Venkatesh Pilla
Faculty
Abhijit Mazumdar
Head of Department
Direction
Paresh Kamdar
Faculty
Sahil Gada
Assistant to Faculty
Sudipto Acharyya
Faculty | Head of Affiliations & Academics, Short Course Unit
Vedanti Chandrakant Dani
Faculty
Sharad Raj
Faculty
Prashant Naik
Head of Department
Editing
Vivian Pimenta
Faculty
Rajesh Parmar
Faculty
Ashif Ahmed
Faculty
Rabiya Nazki
Head of Department
Producing
Rahul Puri
Head Academics
Sagar Malkar
Facultya
Sumant Abhyankar
Faculty
Sukruth Sudhakar
Visiting Faculty
Vishnu Tenkayala
Visiting Faculty
Vineeja Suresh
Visiting Faculty
Mrinalini Tiwari
Visiting Faculty
Shraddha Thorat
Visiting Faculty
Rashmi Alag
Visiting Faculty
Medha Khanna
Visiting Faculty
Abha Talesara
Visiting Faculty
Nilakshi Sengupta
Visiting Faculty
Yugshrestha Karpatne
Visiting Faculty
Anupama Bose
Visiting Faculty
Sabyasachi Bose
Head of Department
Production Design
Rohit Kumar
Faculty
Santosh Raut
Faculty
Anjum Rajabali
Head of Department
Screenwriting
Ashwini Malik
Faculty
Vikas Sharma
Faculty
Juhi Shekhar
Faculty
Ipek Ghashghaie
Faculty
Sudipta Basu
Head of Department
Sound Recording & Design
Rakesh Ranjan
Faculty
Bhaskar Roy
Faculty
Tanmoy Basu
Faculty
Salim Arif
Head of Department
Culture Studies
Anushka Jadhav
Faculty
Kshitiz Sharma
Head of Department – VFX
Kshitiz Sharma
Avik Chakraborty
Faculty
Chaitanya Chinchlikar
Head of the Department
Vivek Kandasamy
Faculty & Creative Technologist
Sumedh Sawant
Creative Technologist
Karan Taley
VFX Supervisor
Rushikesh Hande
Lab Technical Associate
Jasraj Padhye
Adjunct Faculty
Anuj Gulati
Adjunct Faculty
Rohit Boonlia
Project Coordinator
Raman Iyer
Faculty
Alumni Speak
Abhishek Jain
Founder, CineMan Productions Limited
Chahat Sawant
Celebrity Manager, CAA KWAN
Vinay Jogi
Production Assistant, Dharma Productions
FAQs
What are the different programmes offered at the WWI School of Filmmaking?
The WWI School of Filmmaking offers 4 different types of filmmaking courses: BSc in Filmmaking, MA in Filmmaking with Specialisations, MA in Screenwriting, and Diploma in Screenwriting, we provide a comprehensive curriculum for anyone who wants to be part of this industry.
Do I need any filmmaking experience to enrol at the WWI School of Filmmaking?
No, you don’t need to have filmmaking experience to enrol at the WWI School of Filmmaking.
What accreditation does the WWI School of Filmmaking have?
Whistling Woods International is approved by UGC, and recognised by AICTE. Furthermore, all programmes offered are under an agreement with Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development – an Institute of National Importance.
Are student loans available for the filmmaking course?
Yes. there are student loans available for fee payment through Financepeer. 6-month EMI option available at low interest and 0 cost. For more information contact 8875718106 or 9653412566.
What is the application procedure for the filmmaking programmes?
You can apply online at Whistling Woods International. There is a Rs. 3000/- application fee followed by an entrance exam. The entrance exam consists of a General Aptitude Test, Creative Ability Test, Statement of Purpose, and a Personal Interview.
What is the duration of the different filmmaking programmes at WWI?
- BSc in Filmmaking | 3 Years
The undergraduate programme is designed to provide aspirant filmmakers with a solid foundation in filmmaking, as well as inculcate in them a deeper understanding of the world around them.
- MA in Screenwriting | 2 Years
The objective of this 2-year, 4-semester course is to help create professional screenwriters. They will develop writing skills that will help them write for a wide range of themes and plots, for cinema as well as for OTT platforms.
- MA in Filmmaking with Specialisations | 2 Years
The programme starts with a foundation course, which immerses students in the craft of filmmaking. Students go on to acquire filmmaking degrees with a specialisation in their specific areas of talent.
- Diploma in Screenwriting | 1 Year
The programme prepares students to become professional screenwriters with a deep understanding of the craft. It empowers them to write on a range of topics in varied genres for Indian as well as international cinema.
Why is WWI considered to be the best film institute in India?
Whistling Woods International is one of the best film institutes in India. We have a proven track record with over 3500+ of our alumni thriving in the media and entertainment industry. Our 5.5-acre campus is located in Mumbai’s Film City with a unique and enthralling environment for growth for all aspirants. Our curriculum, faculty, workshops & masterclasses, internship opportunities and hands-on experience etc., are all part of a concoction of a nurturing environment we promise to deliver.